Byzantine Empire. Phocas (AD 602-610). Solidus Constantinople (No

Byzantine gold solidus of Emperor Phocas, struck at Constantinople between AD 603 and 607. Obverse: Draped and cuirassed facing bust of Phocas, wearing a crown surmounted by a cross and holding a globus cruciger in his right hand. Legend: d N FOCAS PERP AVG Reverse: Angel standing facing, holding a globus cruciger in the left hand and a long staff surmounted by a staurogram in the right. Legend: VICTORIA AVGG Δ CONOB in exergue. Details: Empire: Byzantine Empire Emperor: Phocas, AD 602–610 Mint: Constantinople Date: AD 603–607 Denomination: Solidus Material: Gold Weight: 4.51 g Diameter: 21 mm Die axis: 7h References: DOC 5d; MIB 7; Sear 618 A lustrous and attractive example, with strong details and very little evidence of circulation. Struck from a slightly corroded obverse die, as noted in the previous auction description; otherwise exceptionally well preserved. Provenance: Ex Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 16, 22–24 May 2021, Lot 3893. An attractive Byzantine gold solidus of Phocas, combining substantial original lustre, good preservation and documented provenance from a respected European numismatic auction house.

Estimate:$1,344.55

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